No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash after takeoff from Avnø (148)

Avnø, DenmarkTakeoff (climb)

On June 20, 1931, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 148) operated by Royal Danish Air Force - Flyvevåbnet was involved in an aviation accident near Avnø, Denmark during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after departing Avnø for unknown reasons, resulting in injuries to both crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately following the departure phase of flight. The single-engine aircraft lifted off from the airfield at Avnø. Shortly after becoming airborne, the airplane crashed into the ground. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unexplained in available records. Both individuals serving as crew were sustained injuries during the accident.

Findings

No definitive conclusions regarding the technical or operational causes have been established. The investigation notes that the reason for the crash is currently unknown, with no further contributing factors identified in the source material.